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  1. Grandparents' Day

    retirement.  She was the archetypal grandmother. She would forever be offering generous portions of food to my brother and I, and insist that anything we’d started would have to be finished in one ... safe in the knowledge the "yes" I was after was just a cheesy grin away. It was nearly always about food, and her argument was always the same: "But he’s a growing lad!" Initially, this was true, but

  2. Lucky charms and rituals from around the world

    Lucky foods Many cultures associate luck and good fortune with food, and a special New Year’s Eve meal to bring prosperity in the coming year is a popular tradition. Unimaginatively, food that resembles

  3. World secrets of staying happy in winter

    "Then, rather than leaping up to clear all the dishes away you just sit and enjoy and savour the food and have carb-induced conversation." As Helen's Spanish friend Marta explains in the book, "Spaniards ... sobremesa can last up to a few hours and even into the evening, whilst drinking wine or coffee. I consider food to be a great source of my happiness  –  eating is an absolute pleasure and I enjoy it to

  4. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing a care home is a big decision. Use Age UK's care home checklist to make sure you know exactly what to look for when visiting potential homes.

  5. How to get help with urgent or one-off expenses

    If you have an unexpected bill or emergency cost that you can't pay, There might be support available. Find out more from Age UK.

  6. Access to cash during and after lockdown

    money out from a cash machine. The card has a weekly spending limit of £100 and a weekly cash withdrawal limit of £100. It cannot be used to set up direct debits or make purchases over the phone ... separate with the ‘companion’ getting their own card with its own PIN number. Up to £100 can be added to the Companion Card every 5 days. Cash machine withdrawals are capped at £50.

  7. It Doesn't Add Up - Cost of Living Crisis campaign

    Heat or eat? 7.2 million older people are worried about affording essentials, like heating and food. Older people are being forced to make impossible decisions to cope with their bills. Many are being ... order or bill that they weren't able to pay.  Recently, 4.2 million over 60s have cut back on food or groceries to make ends meet.  Older people are being pushed into debt, living in cold houses

  8. Preventing and treating burns

    possible. When heating food in the microwave, use microwave-safe cookware with a cover that allows steam to escape. Always use oven mitts to remove hot dishes. When you're frying food, use a lid or splash ... splash guard to prevent hot grease spitting. Don't leave food to cook on the hob unattended. If you have an electric hob, be careful not to touch it even a while after using it – they can stay

  9. Our sustainability mission

    go towards providing vital support for older people. Did you know All our shops use 100% renewable energy. We use 100% recyclable carrier bags which can be used again and again. We're committed to using

  10. The link between wealth and health

    and quality of life. In addition to reducing care, too many people have also been forced to eat less food and spend less on the essentials. 18% of people aged 50 and over have been skipping meals in order

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